The Fools Sermon, Part 1 The Stevens the band manage to combine

the band manage to combine the carefree spiritedness of the earliest days of the band with the sophisticated songwriting and arrangement skills that they've gained from almost twenty years playing together

all recorded and overseen by punk rock icon Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room

The album delivers raw

While there's also a strong case for The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady as his best work overall

The Fools Sermon, Part 1 The Stevens the band manage to combineDaniel Higgs presents The Fools Sermon, an intense 35 minute exploration of cycles, language, and existence. Drawing on his decades as a musician, poet, and speaker, Higgs blends sacred and profane themes with complex wordplay, offering a unique mix of spirituality and philosophy that challenges and engages listeners deeply.